1. a row of short pillars topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet along the edge of a balcony, bridge, or terrace

Examples

• The marble balustrade overlooked the grand staircase.
• She leaned against the stone balustrade to admire the garden below.
• The bridge featured an ornate iron balustrade on both sides.
• Workers repaired the damaged balustrade on the hotel balcony.
• The balustrade’s classical design complemented the building’s architecture.
• Tourists gathered along the balustrade to take photos of the city.